João António

João António is a Researcher at the Research Centre of the Institute for Political Studies (CIEP), part of the Institute for Political Studies at the Catholic University of Portugal, specializing in quantitative social research and political psychology.

Education:

• Master, University Institute of Lisbon (2004)

Research Focus:
His work centers on Acculturation, Intergroup Relations, and Conspiracy Mentality, extending to Healthcare, Social Functioning, and Social Context. He employs rigorous quantitative methodologies to analyze societal dynamics across Portuguese and international contexts.

Publication Insights:
Recent outputs (2021-2025) reveal a trajectory from pandemic response studies to decolonization legacies and cross-cultural conspiracy research. His Nature Human Behaviour paper (2022) demonstrates exceptional reach with 246 citations, while immigration and vaccination reports directly inform Portuguese public policy.

Academic Engagement:
As Principal Investigator for the ELSiA project (2021-2023) on European integral ecology, he bridges research and practice. His conference leadership—including the 2025 VIII Seminário Anual CESOP-Local and 2010 Developmental Perspectives workshop—highlights commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue.